Pete Draper

Imperialism is the root of most problems in the Merged Seas. The Golden Empire, and the empire of Levac have been the scourge of Araxia for centuries. They take what they want and leave little behind. Zyree has spent her life trying to put an end to it. Years spent searching for the one who will unite Araxia, the one worthy to wield the hammer that broke the mountain and merged the seas. But will he be ready when the enemy comes again? Darius was snatched away from his mother as a baby. All his life he's been brought up on one word: destiny. When the Levacians start work on an evergreen mine in the south of Araxia, he has a chance to become the hero he was born to be. But has that chance come too soon? The enemy may have guns, but in the jungle, spears and shields, bows and arrows, and a great big hammer rule the way.

3ds Max is the leading 3D modeling, animation, and rendering solution for artists, schools, and production environments. The unique tutorial approach of this book permits readers to learn essential techniques that every 3D artist needs to create CG environments by recreating the earth's elements of earth, air, fire and water. No extra plug-ins are required to perform the exercises. Draper studies the real world and then simulates it with 3ds Max -a unique approach that reflects classical art training." Deconstructing the Elements" allows artists to recreate natural effects using Autodesk 3ds Max. This new edition boasts all new tutorials. All editorial content is updated to be current with the current version of 3ds Max. Inspirational images cover every page as the author shares his professional insight, detailing the how and why of each effect, ensuring the reader a complete understanding of all the processes involved. The companion web site includes all of the tutorials from the previous two editions, only available to purchasers of this 3rd edition - plus all new tutorials of the current edition. It's like getting 3 books in one!

SUNFALL: Season Two collects Episodes 7-12. It came without warning... Following the events of Season One, the group of survivors heads west in search of the perfect sanctuary--an unknown facility in Alaska. But the road is treacherous. And the sun isn't the only obstacle standing in their way... " Sunfall is]... full of interesting characters, amped tension and vivid imagery." - Zack@ The Mouths of Madness Podcast "... Season One was crazy intense... anxiously awaiting Season Two " Natalie Carlisle, author of The Shifted "...absorbing, gruesome, oft times unsettling and always exciting." DS Ullery, author of Beyond Where the Sky Ends

It came without warning... For fans of Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction, Dystopian, and Horror Literature & Fiction One Sunday afternoon, those who stood in the sun caught fire and turned to ash. Then came the darkness. And with it, the end of everything. Locked inside a giant retail warehouse, a group of post-apocalyptic leftovers must learn to survive the endless night, and each other. A hapless father aims to protect his children from a dangerous new world, whatever the cost. An ex-cop burdened by her shaky past puts her skills to the test against murderous neighbors. A mysterious newcomer attempts to rally the community and seek alternative refuge before their haven crumbles down around them. "Great writing style... Intriguing plot... I do believe these talented authors may have just created something epic." -- Natalie Carlisle, author of The Shifted Sunfall is]... full of interesting characters, amped tension and vivid imagery." Zakk at The Eyes Of Madness Reviews "An Apocalypse no one saw coming. Sunfall is hotter than hell, a must-read " Hunter Shea, author of The Jersey Devil Try Episode 1 for FREE Link: myBook.to/sunfallepisode1 (copy and paste mybook link in your browser)

It was my pal S J Axtell who introduced me to hill walking in the Peak District whilst we were yet to reach our teenage years. Then after a weeklong school trip Youth Hostelling in the Lake District, and a week camping in Aviemore, I was happy to continue playing football throughout my teens, up until reaching my late twenties. Returning to hill walking by the age of 28, I began rock climbing on Stanage Edge about three years later. Leaving out my 46 Expeds to the mountains of Scotland which are covered in another volume, the Peak District is where I have spent the greater part of my outdoor life. Wandering and climbing the Derbyshire hills, sometimes arriving home late at night, the idea eventually popped into my head of not only being prepared to spend a night out there in the open if I had to, but to make a night out on the hill a primary objective. And so began a series of "Bivouacs and Other Nocturnal Wanderings," some of those that I remember, I have recounted here.

3ds Max is the leading 3D modeling, animation, and rendering solution for artists, schools, and production environments. The unique tutorial approach of this book permits readers to learn essential techniques that every 3D artist needs to create CG environments by recreating the earth's elements of earth, air, fire and water. No extra plug-ins are required to perform the exercises. Draper studies the real world and then simulates it with 3ds Max -a unique approach that reflects classical art training. "Deconstructing the Elements" allows artists to recreate natural effects using Autodesk® 3ds Max®. This new edition boasts all new tutorials. All editorial content is updated to be current with the current version of 3ds Max. Inspirational images cover every page as the author shares his professional insight, detailing the how and why of each effect, ensuring the reader a complete understanding of all the processes involved. The companion web site includes all of the tutorials from the previous two editions, only available to purchasers of this 3rd edition - plus all new tutorials of the current edition. It's like getting 3 books in one!